Independence day

The Fourth of July

A. Circle true or false.

1. July 4th is American Independence Day.

true false

2. Banks and post offices are open on July 4th.

true false

3. George Washington wrote the Declaration of Independence.

true false

4.There are fireworks on the Fourth of July.

true false

5. Fireworks are illegal in some cities.

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B. Write the correct info from the box underneath.

Wrote the Declaration of Independence. ____ Place that sells fireworks. ____ State that Philadelphia is in. ____ Country the colonists declared independence from. ____ Independence Day ____ a. fireworks stand b. July 4th c. England d. Thomas Jefferson e. Pennsylvania

C. Correct the sentences a.- american independence day in on July 4th b.- Hot dogs and hamburgers are typical american foods c.- The Declaration of independence were written by Thomas Jefferson d.- It was signed in Washington www.elcivics.com D.- CALENDAR'S DAY Independence day. Whach the video and answer the questions 1.- It is celebrated on the ______ 2.- It celebrates the ______ 3.- Year the Declaration of Independence was adopted ________ 4.- the Declaration of Independence declared that the 13 colonies were no longer part of the ___________ 5.- Henry Lee from Virginia ____________ its creation 6.- There were 5 people who wrote the Declaration of Independence, but the most important one was ___________

7.- The most famous sentence of the Declaration of independence goes: We hold these truths to be

self-evident: that all __________ are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, ____________, and the pursuit of ____________.

8.-The colors of the Declaration of Independence day are _________, ______ and ________.

9.-How many guns are shot to celebrtate the date in Military bases? _____ 10.- What song is heard on Independence Day? ___________ anthem 11.- Which July week is the busiest to travel to the USA thanks to the Independence Day celebration? ____________ week.

E.- Read the text and find the correct answers in the box underneath

INDEPENDENCE DAY Independence Day in the United States is also known as the Fourth of July. It is a national holiday that commemorates the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This was the day the USA was born and

became

independent

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Great

Britain.

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“Independence Day” and the “Fourth of July” are a well-known part of the USA’s cultural language. People celebrate with national pride.

There are fireworks, parades, sporting events and lots more. It is one of the biggest days on America’s holiday calendar. Politicians make speeches celebrating America’s history and traditions. In particular, attention turns to Thomas Jefferson’s speech that declared the United States of America as an independent nation.

Independence Day is a red, white and blue affair. The whole of the country displays American flags and banners. There are many festivals that enact famous events from America’s history. It is also a day when the nation gets outdoors. Picnics and barbecues with family and friends are the most popular ways to celebrate. In the evening, there are thousands of fireworks displays across the country. One of the most popular is the Macy’s department store show on New York’s East River. This is televised nationwide by the NBC TV channel. Also in

New York, you can witness the Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island. Indeed, American food is of course a big part of the day and millions of hot dogs, burgers and pizzas are eaten. http://www.eslholidaylessons.com/07/independence_day.html QUESTIONS

ANSWERS

1.- Date USA was born

Fireworks, parades, barbaques and picnics

2.- what do people do to celebrate the festivity? The same as the flag ones ( red, blue and white) 3.- The colors of the day are

4th July 1776

4.- Which is the most famous firework display on Independence Day?

Hotdogs, pizza and burgers.

5.- People eat

Macy's in NY

F.- Find these words underneath in the word seach.